Public schools in Quincy, FL
14 open public schools with an address in Quincy, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,830
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Quincy public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Quincy, FL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 7 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,830 students, an average of 202 per school. The largest campus is George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students).
Every listed school belongs to Gadsden. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Quincy
Elementary schools in Quincy
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Elementary Magnet School Gadsden · Magnet | PK–08 | 121 | 11:1 | |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School Gadsden | PK–04 | 575 | 17.4:1 | |
| Greensboro Elementary School Gadsden | PK–03 | 264 | 13.9:1 | |
| Stewart Street Elementary School Gadsden | PK–05 | 453 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Quincy
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Shanks Middle School Gadsden | 04–08 | 434 | 19.7:1 | |
| West Gadsden Middle School Gadsden | 04–08 | 314 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Quincy
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Technical College Gadsden · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 10 | 5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Quincy
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Step Infant Care Gadsden | PK–PK | 10 | — | |
| Carter Parramore Academy Gadsden · Alternative School | 04–12 | 32 | 6.4:1 | |
| Crossroad Academy Gadsden · Charter | PK–12 | 555 | 17.6:1 | |
| Gadsden Central Academy Gadsden · Special Education School | KG–12 | 10 | 5:1 | |
| Gadsden Virtual Franchise Gadsden · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program Gadsden · Virtual | KG–12 | 18 | 1.4:1 | |
| Head Start Program Gadsden | PK–PK | 34 | 17:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic26.2%
- Black68.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Quincy schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,830 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Quincy
How many public schools are in Quincy, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Quincy: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 7 combined or other. Together they reported 2,830 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Quincy?
All listed public schools with an address in Quincy belong to Gadsden. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Quincy?
Gadsden Technical College reported the largest high-school enrollment in Quincy, with 10 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Quincy?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Quincy are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Crossroad Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Quincy schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Quincy public schools is 14.8:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Quincy guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities